Category Archives: 2015 NFL Draft

Self-evaluation is a critical component of the scouting process. History informs us that we will miss on players from time to time, and no evaluators are perfect. Looking back at our previous evaluations of players and identifying the how and why of our errors is a process that is humbling, but helpful to our own…

Inside The Pylon works tirelessly to deliver quality football articles to our readers. But writers around the internet produce high-level football writing every day, some of which you may have missed. This Week in Football Writing pulls together some of our favorite pieces and shares them with you to ensure our loyal readers have access to the great…

Inside The Pylon works tirelessly to deliver quality football articles to our readers. But writers around the internet produce high-level football writing every day, some of which you may have missed. This Week in Football Writing pulls together some of our favorite pieces and shares them with you to ensure our loyal readers have access to the great…

Inside The Pylon works tirelessly to deliver quality football articles to our readers. But writers around the internet produce high-level football writing every day, some of which you may have missed. This Week in Football Writing pulls together some of our favorite pieces and shares them with you to ensure our loyal readers have access to the great…

Football is a team game, where every individual needs to do their job for the team to get the necessary six inches. The offensive line must flow as one, and defenders must react in concert. But sometimes an individual talent can transform a team. Joshua Soden makes the case that Todd Gurley can be one such player. One of the most…

With the 2015 NFL Draft in the rear-view mirror, Inside the Pylon’s Doctor of Defense Dave Archibald takes a look at New England’s newest cornerback, Darryl Roberts. Contrary to pundits who speculated that the New England Patriots would use a high pick on a cornerback, New England didn’t turn to the position until the 247th…

Inside The Pylon strives to provide deep, thoughtful analysis of football and our Mock Draft did not predict much of what happened in Round 1. Here are the leftovers, the players who dropped due to red flags, and why we missed. Devin Smith, WR, Ohio State David R. McCullough mocked Smith to Kansas City, for these…

The NFL Draft’s first round saw six wide receivers come off the board, as Amari Cooper, Kevin White, DeVante Parker, Nelson Agholor, Breshad Perriman, and Phillip Dorsett found new homes. But according to Mark Schofield, there are more WR prospects to be found in later rounds. Devin Smith, Ohio State The OSU product shined in the National Championship and is a tremendous deep threat in the…

Forty four quarterbacks are eligible to be selected in the 2015 NFL Draft; unfortunately, Mark Schofield did not have time for an in-depth film study for all of them, like he did for Marcus Mariota, Jameis Winston, Chris Bonner, Brett Hundley, Bryce Petty, Garrett Grayson and Taylor Heinicke. Here are a few more thoughts on…

As the 2015 NFL Draft nears closer, Inside The Pylon takes a glance at a deep defensive line class that offers an abundance of scheme versatility and star potential. From the consensus day one selections to those flying under the radar, Brian Filipiak highlights a handful of the NFL’s future big uglies in the middle.…

Mark Schofield has finalized his QB prospect rankings for the NFL Draft, based on film study of each of these players. Here are Mark’s top 14 QBs in this year’s draft class. Marcus Mariota, Oregon Very talented and athletic quarterback who displayed the ability to work through reads and progressions in 2014. Able to squeeze throws…

Mark Schofield has finalized his WR prospect rankings for the NFL Draft, based on film study of each of these players. Here are Mark’s top 12 WRs in this year’s draft class. Amari Cooper – Alabama The most complete wide receiver in this draft class, and one of the closest players to a “sure thing” in this entire…

Inside The Pylon strives to provide deep, thoughtful analysis of football and our NFL Draft Profiles have allowed us the chance to get to know some of this incoming class. We’ve also been preparing for the 2015 season, scouting and assessing team needs in advance of a bigger, and better, season. Head Writer Mark Schofield,…

Inside The Pylon strives to provide deep, thoughtful analysis of football and our NFL Draft Profiles have allowed us the chance to get to know some of this incoming class. We’ve also been preparing for the 2015 season, scouting and assessing team needs in advance of a bigger, and better, season. Head Writer Mark Schofield, Senior Writers Dave Archibald, Brian Filipiak and Chuck…

With the 2015 NFL Draft fast approaching, teams that are weak in the secondary are sizing up the draft’s cornerbacks. Who will be the future stars, and who will be the busts? Dave Archibald ranks his top 12 cornerback prospects. 1. Trae Waynes, Michigan State Pros: Good size and outstanding speed. Capable in both press-man…

In part one, Getting To Know Jameis Winston, the quarterback’s strengths and weaknesses are dissected – on and off the field. Here in part two, Mark Schofield examines the traits that make Jameis Winston ready for the NFL, on the field. Proven in the Pocket Jameis Winston is an accomplished passer from the pocket, both…